The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c17.s1.255

v2.c17.s1.255

The image of Subhadrā differs from the last two in being of a yellow colour and having a rounded head. Apparently the image has no arms; but I am told that under its clothing there are two short stumps hanging by the side and closely set against the trunk. I tried to have a sight of these but I could not prevail upon the priests to divest the clothing of a female divinity in the sight of a stranger. I have no reason, however, to doubt the accuracy of my informant, for I find the *Kṣetra-māhātmya* stating distinctly that there [123] should be arms on the sides of the boby. The eyes are oval and the nose though markedly retroussé, is not quite as much carved as that of the preceding two (Woodcut No. 13). Its total height is 52 *yavas*; thus: Face from head to mouth 17, Mouth to chin 5, Chest 3, Waist 12, Below the waist 17 *yavas*.